Entertainment

The 2015 Formula 1® Rolex Australian Grand Prix will showcase a world of off-track entertainment with an array of activities to suit fans of all ages. Our entertainment schedule is now live and features some old favourites and some fabulous new off-track diversions.

General Admission

Melbourne’s spectacular Albert Park street circuit is the perfect setting for the opening round of the 2015 FIA Formula One World Championship™ season. Get your first look at the new V6 Turbo power unit in action and see how they perform under the new regulations.

James Boag's Premium Zone Upgrade

Upgrade your existing General Admission or Grandstand ticket to access the James Boag's Premium Zone. This is the perfect place to upgrade your Grand Prix experience and enjoy a more comfortable and social environment.

GA + James Boag's Premium Zone Package

These packages include a General Admission ticket as well as access to the James Boag's Premium Zone. With a range of single day, or multi-day packaged options the James Boag's Premium Zone is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the race.

4-day Grandstand

4-corner Grandstands

The 4 Corner Grandstand ticket option provides an opportunity to experience 4 different stand locations across the 4 days of the event. Watch the action from unique vantage points in a different grandstand each day.

Inside Formula 1®

Michael Schumacher Lends Support to Women of Australian Motor Sport

Seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher has today helped to launch a new scholarship to help advance the careers of women in motor sport.

The new scholarship offers a lucky young female racer the opportunity to undertake a comprehensive program designed to assist with career development in all aspects of being a top competitor in motor sport.

The scholarship will run for one year and will include a test in a car from a category further up the ladder, setting up networking opportunities, fitness coaching, sports psychology, media training and driver coaching.

Women of Australian Motor Sport was founded by CAMS in 2010 to help promote and encourage participation among women and girls in the sport.

Michael Schumacher says if more girls can be encouraged to participate in junior motor sport, the chances of successful drivers at the senior level will increase significantly.

"There is no reason why women should not be competitive in any of those fields that we have available in motor sport because physical limits - even in F1 - they're not so high that women couldn't do it," said Mr Schumacher.

"I mean if you look at the athletics I'm pretty sure there are a few women who are fitter than I am.

"The main issue, why we don't see so many, is in the early days when you start to prepare to become a racing driver, it's a very small percentage of women doing it.

"That's why in the end, developing to the final stage, there is a left over chance of very little and I think this is the principal issue."

The recipient of the scholarship will be selected by a committee consisting of Steven Richards, and Women of Australian Motor Sport committee members Leanne Tander and Sue Evans.

Nominations will be judged on previous results, commitment to a career in motor sport, presentation, and potential as a representative of Women of Australian Motor Sport.

Leanne Tander, Chairperson of Women of Australian Motor Sport, and Australia's delegate to the FIA's Women and Motor Sport Commission, says the scholarship is about giving young racers access to the tools required to be successful.

"The committee is made up of women who have had varying experiences in motor sport," said Mrs Tander.

"Myself, Sue Evans, Samantha Reid... We've all made mistakes, and have a lot of experience trying to get to the top in the sport - this scholarship is about passing on that experience, mentoring a young racer and helping to develop their career.

"We want to be able to offer the kind of guidance that would have been incredibly helpful to us as we made our way in the sport."

Nominations are welcomed from any female racer between the ages of 15 and 25 currently competing in a CAMS sanctioned event - they close on 31st May, 2012.

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